Enchanted Guatemala

When Carlo and Ashley asked me about photographing their wedding in Guatemala, a place that has captivated my spirit since I first journeyed there 5 years ago, I created a vision in my mind from the start. I have to say that our pre-wedding shoot-around surpassed even my wildest visions of “what-could-be”. With my buddy, Brynmore Williams, shooting stellar video and my incredible friend, Jacobo Quan Hidalgo, sherpa-ing equipment and holding lights, we were able to capture some beautiful scenes.

Walking through La Reunion in the rain.

We started the day at Casa Santo Domingo where we will photograph their wedding this Saturday. From there we moved on to these little known and barely visited ruins just blocks away from all the tourista traps in the center of La Antigua. This was Jacobo’s secret find. Once a beautiful church it was destroyed by an earthquake and subsequent flood in the 1600s. Now it is owned by the mayor of Antigua.

Jacobo with all of Brynmore’s video equipment at Casa Santo Domingo before we headed out.

Guacamayas mate for life and these two kept us busy while we waited for Ashley and Carlo to primp.

Kudos

"If the wedding photos are anything like the engagement photos we know we're gonna be thrilled. Thanks for taking the time to really "get" us. - LIssa and Brian, Cambridge, MA

"The pictures are breathtaking and we've been gushing over them all day! Our family and friends are truly amazed - you are a genius at what you do. You were really able to understand our personalities and idiosyncrasies, and capture us in moments where we're just being us. We feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to work with and get to know you over this past year. Your friendship means a whole lot to us, and we don't think we're ready to accept that this process is over! We hope you'll stay in touch...They are our most cherished gifts from the best day of our lives!"
- Elyse and Adam, Philadelphia, PA